Question

The first Environmental law in India was enacted in
A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1972
D. 1982

Answer 1

Hint:-
- All individuals and the whole community are facing many environmental challenges such as climate changes, air and water pollution, deforestation, etc.
- To overcome these environmental issues different environmental laws are made. This law works to manage specific natural resources and environmental impact assessment.

Complete step-by-step solution:-
- After independence in 1947, the Constitution of India, which came into force in 1950, had provided some provisions regarding the environmental administrative directions.
- In constitution Article 39(b), Article 47, Article 49, Article 48-A directs to protect and improve the environment, to safeguard the forest and wildlife, protection of any place, and objects of historic interest.
- According to Article 51-A (g), it shall be the duty of every Indian citizen to protect and improve the natural environment.
- After 1950, many acts and rules are introduced in India for environmental protection which are as follows
1. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
2. The Air Act, 1981
3. The Water Act, 1974
4. The Environment Protection Act, 1986
5. E-Waste Rules, 2011
6. Biomedical Waste Rules, 1998
7. Municipal Solid Wastes Rules, 2000
So, the first environmental law in India was enacted in 1950. The correct option is an option (B).

Note:-
- These environmental laws play a huge role in protecting humans, animals, resources, and habitats. Without this law regulation concerning pollution, contamination or even response to the disaster will be harder.
- Under the Environment Act government is empowered to take measures required to protect and improve the quality of the environment. Negligence of these laws can result in punishments like fines, community service, and in some of the extreme cases jail time.